Last updated at 6:30 AM The type 3 team has officially assume command as of 6 AM today. Very little fire behavior. Type 3 team will patrol the perimeter of the fire and conduct mop-up operations as needed All roads remain open with the exception of Piute Mountain Rd which …
Read More »Lone Pine Fire (Inyo County)
Last updated: 7/2/16 @ 8:00 PM Acreage/Containment: 30 Acres – 100 % contained County: Inyo Location: Olivas Ranch Rd off Whitney Portal Rd. Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE San Bernardino Unit Date Started: 07/1/2016 12:57PM Expected Containment: 07/3/2016 Injuries: 2 minor injuries Structures Destroyed: None Cause: Under Investigation Cooperating Agencies: INYO …
Read More »Mother pleads not guilty to DUI in deadly crash near Los Banos
Vanessa Bueno, 33, charged with felony manslaughter, enhanced DUI Tests showed 0.15 percent blood alcohol content Judge raises bail to $ 1 million … Click to Continue »
Read More »Family, friends remember Gustine man shot to death
They said he was always looking to help others Many of the mourners grew up with him in Morgan Hill Police have not made an arrest related to his death … Click to Continue »
Read More »Fireworks can be trigger for those with PTSD
Loud and unexpected sounds can stir traumatic memories Community should caution veterans when lighting fireworks this weekend PTSD patients should have plan to avoid triggers, health expert says … Click to Continue »
Read More »60 minutes a day for play is all UC Merced group asks students
Student group proves daily physical activity can decrease body mass index Central Valley childhood obesity rate higher than national average Daily physical activity can decrease risk of diabetes, UC Merced professor said … Click to Continue »
Read More »Downtown Merced will have two Starbucks stores
Construction on 16th Street is for coffee shop and tire center Spaces in north Merced also are seeing upgrades Empty building getting new tenants … Click to Continue »
Read More »Minor injuries reported in tractor-trailer crash in Merced County
Crash looked much worse than it was, police say Two transported to hospital with minor injuries … Click to Continue »
Read More »Victim claims sexual abuse by Los Banos teachers in civil suit
Gary A. Bettencourt, Dusty Norris facing criminal charges of sexual relationships with underage students Victim claims to have met Bettencourt through a drama club, Norris through class Call from Bettencourt reportedly led victim to realize magnitude of relationships … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced College to cut ties with sheriff’s office
Sheriff said he received a fax Friday that said Merced College will pursue another agency to oversee campus police The college and office have been in a dispute over language changes in the contract … Click to Continue »
Read More »STEM learning on display during summer school
I’ve been out of school for a “few” years now, so I’ve really enjoyed the nostalgia of spending time on campuses since joining the Merced City School District team. The … Click to Continue »
Read More »Colyear Fire (Tehama County)
Last updated: 7/3/16 @ 7:00 AM Acreage/Containment: 464 acres – 90% contained County: Tehama County Location: Colyear Springs Road, 7 miles west of Red Bank Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE Tehama-Glenn Unit Date Started: June 30, 2016 – 1:32 PM Total Personnel: 226 Engines: 18 Crews: 12 Bulldozers: 2 Watertenders: 4 …
Read More »Lineup set for Yosemite Music Festival in Mariposa
Fourteen bands play over the two-day festival Yosemite Music Festival in its 15th year Camping is also part of the festival … Click to Continue »
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